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Boohoo buys Arcadia brands to complete Arcadia break-up

British online fashion retailer Boohoo has bought the Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burton brands from the administrators of Arcadia for £25.2m, completing the break-up of Philip Green's fallen empire.

Business • 08 Feb 21

Founded in Clonmel in 1912, the Labour party is the oldest the State

Labour in struggle to retain Dáil speaking rights

Labour had 33 seats when the Dáil dissolved and as we already know it took a serious thumping in Friday’s poll.

Election 2016 • 29 Feb 16

Joan Burton faces a difficult time as Labour losses mount

Labour facing the worst of times

Today marks the worst of times for the Labour party. This morning’s RTÉ Exit poll placed the party on 7% - the same level of support it won at the local elections in 2014, writes Conor McMorrow of RTÉ's political staff.

News • 28 Feb 16

The four leaders got plenty of reaction online

'Creaker' of an RTÉ Leaders' Debate

The last debate featuring the four main party leaders - Enda Kenny, Micheál Martin, Joan Burton and Gerry Adams - brought cronyism, climate change and "creakgate" to the fore, among others.

Election 2016 • 24 Feb 16

The Leaders' Debate dominated the start of the week

Election 2016 weekend review: Part One

A recap of some of the highlights from this week's election campaigning.

Election 2016 • 20 Feb 16

Tánaiste Joan Burton formally launched the service today

Government launches MABS' new mortgage service

The Government has launched MABS' Dedicated Mortgage Arrears Services for distressed mortgage holders.

Ireland • 23 Dec 15

More than 1,000 children under 8 homeless - report

Focus Ireland has said more than 1,000 children under the age of eight are homeless, according to a preliminary report by the charity.

News • 22 Dec 15

The loophole allowing for children in certain special circumstances to get married is being removed

Govt agrees to close marriage loophole for minors

Tánaiste Joan Burton and Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald have received Government approval to introduce primary legislation that will remove the underage exemption for marriages.

Ireland • 15 Dec 15